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UN warns pause in U.S. foreign assistance could harm humanitarian, development programs; urges exemptions
Summary
The United Nations said it "notes with concern" the U.S. decision to pause foreign assistance and asked that exemptions be considered to protect continued delivery of critical development and humanitarian activities, while agencies map the potential impacts globally including on Afghanistan.
The United Nations said it "notes with concern" the decision by the United States to pause foreign assistance and called for additional exemptions to ensure continued delivery of "critical development and humanitarian activities for the most vulnerable communities around the world."
Secretary-General António Guterres said the United States is one of the largest contributors to the UN system and that UN agencies are…
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